Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The RCG Series is a fully assembled, one-piece recessed lighting system
that provides an unobstructed, visually comfortable, ceiling plane with
reduced high angle ceiling glare of over 50%. The series produces
excellent, uniform, linear illumination. The RCG can be utilized with
new generation, high color rendition lamp sources, along with high
performance ballasts for system efficiency and performance.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
The RCG Recessed Lighting System complements general task and retail
merchandising areas. The RCG is ideal for mass merchandising areas
where the focus is on a product with visual appeal.
Prepared by
SPE C IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
C on s t r u c t i o n
E le ctrica l*
A pplication
Channel, Reflector, socket tracks
and end plates die formed code
gauge prime cold rolled steel. Die
formed end plate assures straight
rows and channel continuity.
Lampholder mounting brackets
easily installed with snap-in action.
Reflector embossed for rigidity
and is attached by quarter-turn
fasteners for ease of installation
and wireway access. Reflector is
ballast access panel for easy ballast
replacement.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class “P” and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
UL/CUL listed. Suitable for damp
locations.
When using RCC/RCE continuous
row option, no Cross Tees are
required between fixture. The
spacing of rows is to be as
specified for design illumination
levels. Consult applications
engineering for layout assistance,
if required. The installation utilizes
standards readily available for
ceiling grid members.
6-1/8"
[156mm]
HO
F in ish
Painted after fabrication.
Electrostatically applied baked
white polyester powder enamel
finish. Multistage cleaning cycle,
iron phosphate coating with
rust inhibitor. Conveyorized
application and baking timing
accurately controlled at an elevated
temperature.
RCG
32, 40,
48, 48HO,
48T8HO, 72,
72HO, 72t8HO,
96, 96T8,
96HO, 96T8HO
5-1/8"
[130mm]
RS, SL
4' AND 8' RECESSED
1 OR 2 LAMP, 3 LAMP T8
ONLY
11-3/4" [299mm]
Recessed Industrial
ENERGY DATA
L AM P C ONFIGUR A TI O N S
M O U N T I N G DAT A
7/8" [22mm] KO (3)
1 LAMP
5-1/8"
[130mm]
RS, SL
4-1/4"
[108mm]
11-3/4"
[299mm]
40-13/32" [1026mm]
47-7/8" [1216mm]
2 LAMP
7/8" [22mm] KO (3)
5-1/8"
[130mm]
RS, SL
4-1/4"
[108mm]
4" [102mm]
11-3/4"
[299mm]
71-7/8" [1862mm]
3 LAMP
7/8" [22mm] KO (3)
5-1/8"
[130mm]
4-1/4"
[108mm]
2" [51mm]
11-3/4"
[299mm]
7-17/32" [191mm]
95-7/8" [2436mm]
INS TA LLA TION D A TA
RCC & RCE
Continuous
Row Mounting
(No Cross Tees Required)
Fixture end support
brackets positively secured
together by screws, forming a
continuous uninterrupted row.
T3A End
EQ Bracket
7-17/32" [185mm]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
140 (38), 132 (30), 240 (72), 232 (61)
148 (46), 172 (67), 196 (85), 196T8 (70)
248 (74), 172T8HO (80), 248T8HO (99)
272T8HO (147), 272HO (165),
148T8HO (57)
296 (136), 296T8 (110), 296HO (208)
296T8HO (160), 332 (91), 396T8 (180)
ES Ballast & STD Lamps
140 (38), 132 (30), 232 (71), 296 (158)
296HO (237), 332 (108)
STD Ballast & STD Lamps
148 (60), 172 (72), 196 (90), 248 (102)
148HO (82), 196HO (145), 248HO (145)
172HO (118)
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FS-80
Catalog Number: RCG-232
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $3.00
*Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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RCG
PH OTOM ETR IC S
C o e f fi c i e n t s o f U t i l i z a t i o n
RCG-232
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2850 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.3 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.4 x
mounting height
Efficiency 90.0%
Test Report:
RCG232.IES
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Candela
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
107
99
90
83
76
69
63
58
53
49
45
107
95
83
74
65
57
51
46
41
36
33
107
91
78
67
58
49
43
38
33
29
26
107
88
73
61
52
43
37
32
28
24
21
105 105 105 105
96 93 90 87
88 82 76 72
81 72 66 61
74 64 57 51
67 56 49 43
61 50 43 37
56 45 37 32
52 40 33 27
48 36 28 23
44 32 25 21
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
96
86
76
67
60
53
47
42
38
34
31
92
82
73
65
58
51
46
41
37
33
30
90
77
65
56
47
40
34
29
25
21
19
100 100 100
89 86 84
79 74 70
70 64 60
62 56 51
54 48 43
49 42 37
44 37 32
39 32 27
35 28 23
32 25 21
96
83
72
63
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
96
81
69
59
50
42
36
31
27
23
20
Zonal Lumen Summary
Typical VCP Percentages
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Lumens
%Lamp
%Fixture
1301
2181
4088
5130
5130
22.8
38.3
71.7
90.0
90.0
25.4
42.5
79.7
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
41
47
39
39
37
36
46
46
44
41
92
81
70
61
53
46
40
35
31
27
24
92
79
67
58
49
42
36
31
27
23
20
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
45
47
47
46
49
48
51
49
52
50
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1629
1623
1605
1574
1531
1475
1407
1328
1238
1138
1027
907
777
637
488
332
180
Across⊥
1629
1619
1608
1598
1577
1549
1520
1481
1444
1381
1284
1121
896
655
399
135
45°
1629
1621
1604
1582
1554
1514
1464
1402
1337
1265
1190
1089
951
762
525
304
88
57
0
76
33
0
37
0
LER = FS-80
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $3.00
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: RCG-A-232-120V-EB81-U
Rails
Blank=Open,
No Lens/Rail
A=Factory
Installed Lens
and Rail
Tandem
Blank=4' Length
8T=8' Tandem
Series
RC=Recessed
Lighting System
Row Configuration
G=Single Fixture (1)
C=Continuous Row (2)
(In Row)
E=Continuous Row End (2)
(End of Row)
Voltage (6)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal Voltage
120-277 (7)
Number of Lamps(3)
1=1 Lamp (Not
Included)
2=2 Lamps (Not
Included)
3=3 Lamps (Not
Included)
Wattage
32=32W T8 (48")
40=40W T12 (48")
48=40W T12 SL (48")
48HO=60W T12 HO (48")
48T8HO=44W T8 HO (48")
72=55W T12 SL (72")
72HO=85W T12 HO (72")
72T8HO=65W T8 HO (72")
96=75W T12 SL (96") (4)
96T8=59W T8 SL (96")
96HO=110W T12 HO (96")
96T8HO=86W T8 HO (96")
S TR IP S Y S TEM
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element Fuse
EL=Emergency Installed
(1)
(2)
NOTES: RCG fixture requires cross tees. RCC and RCE fixtures do not require cross
(3)
(4)
tees. 3-lamp fixture available with T8 lamps only. 296 and 296HO with LE3 only
(5)
(6)
available in 120V. Not available on fixtures using HO lamps. Products also available
(7)
in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when
specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.
Specifications & dimensions subject to change without notice. Consult your Eaton
Representative for availability and ordering information.
AC C ESSORIE S
(Order Separately)
20%
Glare
Zone
60°
60°
80%
T3 End EQ Bracket=Earthquake Bracket11
RCG-A-4FT-LENS-B=4' Prismatic Acrylic Lens6
RCG-A-4FT-FRM-U=4' Lens Rail Kit6
RCG-A-6FT-LENS-B=6' Prismatic Acrylic Lens6
RCG-A-6FT-FRM-U=6' Lens Rail Kit6
RCG-A-8FT-LENS-B=8' Prismatic Acrylic Lens6
RCG-A-8FT-FRM-U=8' Lens Rail Kit6
(Additional Accessories Available. See Options and Accessories Section.)
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
RCG SYSTEM
48%
Glare
Zone
52%
Options
Ballast Type (1)
FR=Fire Rated Label
Blank=Standard Magnetic Ballast
RLS=Rotor Lock Socket
EB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start.
(T8 Lamp Only)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
(See options & accessories)
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Instant Start.
High Ballast Factor >1.13.
No. of
Total Harmonic Distortion < 20%
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB2 =T12 Electronic Rapid Start.
SilverLining
SS=Silver-Lining
Housing and
Ballast Cover (5)
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
SH IP P ING D ATA
Catalog No.
RCG-132
RCG-232
RCG-332
8TRCG-132
8TRCG-232
8TRCG-332
RCG-148
RCG-172
RCG-196
RCG-248
RCG-272
RCG-296T8
RCG-148HO
RCG-172HO
RCG-196T8HO
RCG-248HO
RCG-272HO
RCG-296T8HO
Wt.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
36 lbs.
36 lbs.
36 lbs.
18 lbs.
24 lbs.
28 lbs.
18 lbs.
24 lbs.
28 lbs.
19 lbs.
30 lbs.
34 lbs.
19 lbs.
25 lbs.
30 lbs.
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